Argus, Saturday 14 August 1920, page 18
BRITISH ASSOCIATION.
League.-- N. and D. v. St. Kilda, at Middle Park; Preston v. F. Thistlc, at Middle Park; Melbourne Thistle v. Windsor, at Middle Park; Reserves. -- St. Kilda v. Preston, at Middle Park; Windsor v. M. Thistle, at Middle Park; Friendly Game -- Spotswood v. Albert. Park., at Spotswood.
Age, Monday 16 August 1920, page 9
Daily Telegraph (Launceston), Friday 13 August 1920, page 7
St George Call, Saturday 14 August 1920, page 7
If it was not for the absence of Soccer grounds the game would certainly get a stronger grip of our sporting fraternity as it is only by playing the game in their midst that we can educate them in the finer points. Now that Ramsgate and Schofield Park have been closed down for business reasons, the only remaining ground where competition matches are played is on the outskirts of Hurstville. In losing Schofield Park it may be to the betterment of the players, as in travelling from one goal to the other, many little mounds (?) that covered the ground were veritable death traps, and endangered the lives of the players, and often when trodden on would give way under their weight. The recently re-organised Sans Souci team had a short reign, and took the count from Carlingford in the Charity Cup match, being beaten by 4 goals to nil. Although Kogarah Kia Ora have played several drawn games, they registered their first two points by defeating Newtown at Wardell-road, 2 goals to 1. The game was fast from start to finish, Kiaora shining all round. The whole of the forward line stood out, while the backs played a good defensive game, Jenkins making several good saves in goals. In the C Grade Competition, Kogarah Rechabites had a runaway win against Annandale Kiaora at Arncliffe, 9 goals to nil (Beach, Brown (2), Walters (2), Perry, Probert, Storey, and Morley). The whole of the forward line and the left and right halves scored. The combination all round was good. Crisp, in saving a penalty kick, entertained the spectators with a fine dive. As a result of this match Kogarah Rechabites now lead in their division. As the second round of the B Grade Comp. has concluded, the Association is considering the advisability of a third round. At a meeting of the two Rechabite Clubs last Tuesday, it was decided to accept the challenge from New Lambton (Newcastle) Club, as mentioned in this column last week. Fixtures for to-day— B Grade— Kogarah Rechabites v. Dulwich Hill, at Wardell road No. 1, 1.45 p.m. C Grade— Kogarah Rechabites receive a forfeit from Abbotsford.
Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Saturday 14 August 1920, page 3
SOCCER.
Magpies displayed some fine combination in their match against H.M.A.S, Australia on Saturday.
As it was not a competition match, the barrackers were in good humor, even to cheering the visitors when they scored.
The Navy put up a fair game, but as half of their men are on leave they did not field their best possible team,
We were especially pleased to see G. Dane back in the arena after his month's absence. He showed up well, and few of the visitors' attacks passed him, although his form was not up to its old standard.
Henderson played well in the forward line, but not so well as he does when in his correct position as full-hack.
With Henderson and G. Dane as backs, Magpies should be almost invincible for the remainder of the season.
Hodge did not play well, and, if he is to be a permanent Magpie player, should spend a good deal of time training.
Miranda shaped well, and his footwork was good. Dick has the unique record of having missed only one penalty kick this season.
Benson, in-goal, played well, and Les Capes, a Rechabite player lent for the occasion, also played a very good game.
Leabeater did well, scoring two of Granville's five goals. This player is showing better form; he sometimes, however, seems to think that he is the only player upon the field and thus loses a score occasionally.
For the visitors, Slate and Beale showed the best form. Dickson, in-goal, played a poor game in the early half, but showed up mich better in the latter half.
Rechabites (Senior) played a splendid game against Two Blues, but were-finally defeated' by 2 goals to 1. At half-time the score stood at 1 to nil in Two Blues' favor. 'In the -second half-Darke scored a goal for Rochabites, 'and, after- a hard' struggle, Two Blues scored the winning goal, Houston scoring both. Rechabites have been putting in some heavy training lately, and their better form was displayed to advantage. Should they continue to put tup such a game as they did on Saturday, they will go well up in tile Cottam Charity Cup.
Ryde Juniors went to pieces in their match with Rechabites, being defeated by 5 goals to 1. The former team's scorer was Pettit, and the latter's were Lea beateri(2), Chapple, Len Gapes and Mace. Another easy match was the Auburn Federal (Juvenile) v. Lideombe, in wvhich the former team defeated the latter by 6 goals to 1.
Cabra-Vale's recently formced team has not shown a great deal of form yet,. and although they defeated Fairweathers on Saturday, this team also has not shown any form. Cabra-Vale are most unfortu nate in meeting Auburn Districts in the first round of tile Charity Cull.
A question over which there is a good deal of argument in Soccer circles is the advisability of playing men in positions they are not accustomed to. Quite a num ber of critics and sound judges of the game are of the opinion that it is not wise. It is quite obvious, of course, that if play ers occupy the same position week after week, they are certain to work out for themselves some kind of concerted move ment that will be of material assistance to their side. The players get to know each other's style, their partners' little weaknesses or idiosyncracies, and the exact pace his colleague on either side of him is capable of.
Should an English team visit Australia next season, junior players will have splendid opportunities of gaining many points and wrinkles.
The special council meeting of the G. and D.F.A. mot on Tuesday to decide the appeal of Auburn Federals against the management committee's decision in awarding their match against Two Blues. which was stopped by referee W. Knight for rough play, to Two Blues. Mr. Riordan was in the chair. A large amount of interest was displayed by the various teams and delegates. Mr. Kelley, in sup porting the appeal, contended that there was rough play only on the part of one player, Drury, and that that player was sent off the field. A policeman was pre sent on the date in question, and he saw no rough play other than one little "scrap up." Several others supported the motion. Referee Knight, in upholding his action in stopping the match and the manage ment committee's decision, stated that the game was an orgy of brutality on the part of most of the Federal players, whose object seemed to be to cripple the oppo sing players. The motion was put to the meeting, and-was defeated by 12 votes to 10.
The Kewpie-Parramatta Kia-ora match was evenly contested. In the early half Kia-oras were 2 to 1, but in the latter Kewpies played much better. They had the wind in their favor, and managed to even the scores.
Harmer and Davies scored for Kia-oras. and G. Eddy and Hines for Kewpies.
Scott, as full-back, played a fine game for Kia-oras, and Wialdron, on the wing, played a splendid game for Kewples.
Farquhar scored Liverpool's solitary goal in their defeat by ILI.A.S. MTelbourne.
Carlingford defeated Sans Soucl inl the Richardson Cup competition by 4 goals to 1.
All matches are to be suspended to-day (14th Inst) to enable pla'ers to watch the inter-State match.
Wanderers Rugby Football team ap plied for the use of Clyde Oval for a match against a visiting team from Mill thorpe on Eight-hour Day. The request. was refused, as the ground is engaged on that day.
Franks, a Carlingford player, who had applied that the disqualification upon him be lifted, refused to give his assurance that he would play under Referee Hobbs if it was lifted, therefore the application was refused.
Parramatta Kla-ora asked for permits to play J. Stahl and 14. Brayers, as they had played second grade last year. No permission is needed in this case.
Auburn District wrote protesting against Kla-ora's action In playing J. Stahl without permission from the Association. Decided that the protest was invalid.
Congratulations to W. Dane, who is selected to play against Queensland on 14th and 21st. G. Dane has been picked as emergency.
We cannot understand the selectors missing Henderson, who is equal to any back, in the metropolitan area.
Magpies are drawn against Lithgow Thistle in the next round of the Gardiner Cup. The match will probably be played at Clyde on 28th inst.
Boy Gapes,.who has been playing Rugby, will play with Kewpies in the Cottam Charity Cup. Auburn Federals (Juvenile) team look a'hefty lot for under 16.
An Auburn supporter, who is continually making himself obnoxious to onlookers at Clyde, will not be allowed to enter the Oval again.
W. Baker, who played inside left for lMagpies,'-did not show.:tho brilliance he was noted.foryears -ago, when he'o played with Joe Fairweather ontthe wing.
In Saturday's Two:Blue-Ryde (Juvenile) match, .the following .players shaped well:-HIilder, Cronk, Moore, Flint, Me Greal and Spurway for Ryde, and Thomas, WVillicks. Banks,. Anderson and' Flynn for Two Blues. The latter player was es pecially notable.'
Age, Monday 16 August 1920, page 9
Herald, Saturday 7 August 1920, page 4
